Bureau Chief - Complex Litigation Division - Unclassified

State of Nevada • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

The Chief of Complex Litigation oversees some of the State’s most high profile and sensitive litigation matters. The Chief is part of the Office of the Solicitor General and reports to the Solicitor General as well as directly to the Attorney General and executive team, as needed. The complex litigation division consists of the Chief and two or three Senior Deputy Attorneys General, with the Chief acting as the direct supervisor of the attorneys in the division. The AGO’s motto is “Our Job is Justice.” Pursuing justice permeates the Chief’s work, and the successful candidate will be expected to carry out their job duties with special attention to: (1) constitutional rights; (2) criminal justice and reform; (3) consumer protection; (4) client service; and (5) community engagement. The Chief of Complex Litigation also acts as a liaison with other chiefs and divisions in the office, as litigation generally begins in these divisions and is escalated to the Complex Litigation Division. The Chief should be prepared to handle litigation matters personally; with the assistance of the Complex Litigation attorneys; with other attorneys in the office; with the in-house attorneys of clients; and with outside counsel. This position is a high-level position in the office involving significant responsibilities and significant opportunities to develop robust litigation and trial skills. The Chief should be well-versed in all aspects of trial practice, including case valuation, motion practice, pre-trial discovery, evidentiary hearings, trials, and post-trial motions and hearings. The work of the division is intellectually challenging, fast-paced, and central to the Attorney General’s priorities for the office.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Graduation from accredited law school.
• Licensed by a state bar.
• Minimum of five (5) years as a licensed attorney.
• Litigation experience commensurate with the position applied for.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Knowledge of the powers and duties of the State Attorney General, legislative process, and ethics is required.
• Applicants must be comfortable with computer applications/platforms used for litigation, such as Microsoft Word, Westlaw, Zoom, and case management systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively handle a wide range of diverse personalities and styles.

Nice To Haves

• Current or recent experience in reviewing a case, drafting briefs and presenting oral arguments.
• A working knowledge of federal and state constitutional laws, rules of evidence and local court rules and procedure is a plus.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Good judgment and significant skills in legal research, writing, verbal communication, analyzing complex legal issues and maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders internal and external to the AGO.
• Planning, prioritizing and executing timelines without the need for supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee some of the State’s most high profile and sensitive litigation matters.
• Act as the direct supervisor of the attorneys in the division.
• Carry out job duties with special attention to constitutional rights, criminal justice and reform, consumer protection, client service, and community engagement.
• Act as a liaison with other chiefs and divisions in the office.
• Handle litigation matters personally, with assistance from Complex Litigation attorneys, other attorneys in the office, in-house attorneys of clients, and outside counsel.
• Be well-versed in all aspects of trial practice, including case valuation, motion practice, pre-trial discovery, evidentiary hearings, trials, and post-trial motions and hearings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior